Game Preview: Raiders clash with the Cowboys under the bright lights of Monday Night Football

Nov 11, 2025 at 01:00 PM

Rachel Gossen

Digital Managing Editor

The Las Vegas Raiders (2-7) host the Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1) for Monday Night Football.

Kickoff is set for Monday, Nov. 17 at 5:15 p.m. PT

Broadcast information

Network/Flagship	Play-by-play	Analyst
TV: ESPN/ABC	Joe Buck	Troy Aikman
Local Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV "Raider Nation Radio 920 AM"	Jason Horowitz	Kirk Morrison
Spanish Radio: Deportes Vegas 1460 AM	Harry Ruiz	Mayra Gomez

Opponent profile

Coach: Brian Schottenheimer

Quarterback: Dak Prescott

2025 record: 3-5-1

Key additions: WR George Pickens, G Tyler Booker, QB Joe Milton and RB Javonte Williams

Key losses: G Zack Martin, DE DeMarcus Lawrence, QB Trey Lance and CB Jourdan Lewis

Cowboys Roster | Cowboys Depth Chart

What to know

After a bye last week, the Cowboys enter Week 11 with a revamped defense having acquired Pro Bowl defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and linebacker Logan Wilson at the trade deadline. Dallas has struggled against both the run and the pass this season, and has allowed over 30 points per game. The additions of Williams, a disruptive player with 40 career sacks, and Wilson, a six-year vet, could immediately make an impact.

On the flip side, Dallas ranks fourth in both total offense and scoring fueled by an explosive air attack from Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. The Raiders defense, however, limited the Broncos to 220 yards, forced two turnovers and posted three-and-outs on the Broncos' first four possessions in the Thursday Night Football loss. If Las Vegas can replicate that effort, they'll give their struggling offense a chance to exploit Dallas' defensive woes.

2025 Regular Season Stats	Raiders	Cowboys
Total Offense; Rank in League	272.7 ypg; 30th	378.4 ypg; 4th
Passing Offense	185.2 ypg; 27th	257.8 ypg, 3rd
Rushing Offense	87.4 ypg; 29th	120.7 ypg; 13th
Points Per Game	15.4 ppg; 31st	29.2 ppg; 4th
Total Defense	320.8 ypg; 15th	397.4 ypg; 31st
Pass Defense	214.2 ypg; 16th	254.4 ypg; 29th
Rush Defense	106.6 ypg; tied for 14th	143.0 ypg; 28th
Points Allowed Per Game	24.4 ppg; tied for 20th	30.8 ppg; 31st

Matchup history

The Raiders lead the all-time regular season series against the Cowboys, 7-6.
Last time: The Raiders defeated the Cowboys, 36-33, in overtime on Thanksgiving Day in the 2021 season.
Notable: The Cowboys and Raiders have played 10 games decided by seven or fewer points in their series history.

Milestones to watch

TE Brock Bowers needs 53 receptions to surpass Justin Jefferson (196), Amon-Ra St. Brown (196) and Michael Thomas (196) for the most receptions by a player in his first two seasons in NFL history.
Bowers needs three receptions to surpass Sam LaPorta (146) for the most receptions by a tight end in his first two seasons all-time.
Bowers needs 404 receiving yards to surpass Mike Ditka (1,980) for the most receiving yards by a tight end in his first two seasons in NFL history.
K Daniel Carlson needs 49 points scored in 2025 to pass Dan Bailey (927) for the 10th most points scored in NFL history among kickers in their first eight NFL seasons.
RB Ashton Jeanty needs one receiving touchdown to pass Marcus Allen (3) for the most receiving touchdowns by a rookie running back in franchise history.
Jeanty needs 603 rushing yards to surpass Josh Jacobs for most rushing yards by a rookie running back in franchise history.

Team connections

Raiders senior offensive assistant Joe Philbin served as the Cowboys offensive line coach from 2020-22.
Cowboys LS Trent Sieg spent five seasons (2018-22) with the Raiders.
Cowboys DT Solomon Thomas played the 2021 season with the Raiders.

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Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) in the weight room during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center.